Homeless man allegedly sought shelter in vacant Easton house

An alleged homeless man was charged with criminal trespass after taking up shelter in a vacant home on South 14th Street in Easton, court documents say.

Pedro Luis Martinez III, 24, whose last address was listed in the 800 block of Spring Garden Street, is accused of entering the home at 12:30 p.m. June 2. Court documents said a witness alerted authorities when he spotted Martinez leaving the home, carrying a black backpack over his shoulder and an umbrella.

Police found Martinez in the area of Peach and Spruce streets, and he told officers he entered the home because he was homeless. Police also found Martinez in possession of drug paraphernalia, documents stated.

Today Martinez was arraigned before District Judge Richard Yetter, who set bail at $7,500 with a 10 percent option. Martinez was transported to Northampton County Jail in lieu of bail. The judge also ordered he enter a pretrial supervision program.